1; He also why in the presents of these cruel people must suffer beyond normal human endurance. Going days with out food or sleep, being made fun of and beaten, “…beat the boy and turned him away.” He also over comes his weakness and fear of being alone, “They boy was terrified to think that his friend would be killed and he would be left alone.” At the very end of the story the boy receives assistance from his old friend, the bull. “However, feel no fear. When I am dead, take my horns and carry them with you….” So this story has two heroes to it much like in today’s modern Batman and Robin, each of them helps one another to make sure that the there union has a team works to better others.The Odyssey in its original state was written as an epic, was characterization of an epic is that it must be a long narrative poem on a great and serious subject. The Odyssey is both a long poem and on a serious subject, the journey of one mans yearning for home. Also played around legendary events in history and great creatures he must overcome to near closer to his journey. He faces the great war of Troy, with his cunningness he is able to win the war for his people. Him, Odysseus as the main character and hero, play a great deal on the national and even cosmic importance of this story. Taking place not just on one continent, but on a worldwide scale. He travels to all ends of the planet to help seek his home. This story has been passed down from generation to generation; sometimes parts are changed or even added. Much like when Odysseus meets his son, he will now learn after waiting all these years the treats and secrets of his family. This passing of knowledge is one of family ties and still is shown in today’s modern times. Odysseus also learns to pay close attention to the instructions of the gods, or he might have to face a terrible price. He receives help from the gods...
